OTCMKTS:WJRYYWEST JAPAN RWY/S Stock Price, Forecast & News

$66.07

-0.23 (-0.35 %)

(As of 05/29/2020 01:12 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$65.91

Now: $66.07▼

$66.50

50-Day Range

$55.94

MA: $61.83▼

$69.98

52-Week Range

$55.38

Now: $66.07▼

$91.71

Volume12,472 shs

Average Volume16,347 shs

Market Capitalization$12.64 billion

P/E Ratio11.29

Dividend Yield1.04%

Beta0.32

West Japan Railway Company provides passenger railway transport services in Japan. The company operates through Transportation Operations, Retail Business, Real Estate Business, and Other Businesses segments. It operates a railway network that stretches across an area of approximately 104,000 square kilometers covering 18 prefectures in western Honshu and the northern tip of Kyushu comprising a total of 1,200 railway stations with an operating route length of 5,008.7 kilometers. The company also operates high-speed intercity passenger service between Shin-Osaka station in Osaka and Hakata station in Fukuoka in northern Kyushu; and high-speed intercity passenger service between Tokyo and Kanazawa stations. In addition, its urban network offers service to the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area with an operating route length of 946.0 kilometers. Further, the company operates other conventional lines with an operating route length of 3,250.1 kilometers comprising intercity transport provided by limited express and express services; regional transport for commuters and students in and around regional hub cities, such as Hiroshima and Okayama; and local lines with low transport density, as well as TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE, a sleeper train to invigorate the West Japan Area. Additionally, it offers bus and ferry services; operates convenience stores, department stores, specialty stores, food and beverage outlets, and tourism campaigns; and provides travel agency, advertising agency, hotel, maintenance and engineering, and other services. The company is also involved in the sale and leasing of residential and urban development properties; management of shopping centers in station buildings and other facilities; operation of large station buildings at hub railway stations; and development of commercial facilities near railway station areas and underneath elevated tracks. West Japan Railway Company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

0.0 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for WEST JAPAN RWY/S.

2.3 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
WEST JAPAN RWY/S has received 85 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
WEST JAPAN RWY/S has received 100 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
WEST JAPAN RWY/S has received 54.05% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about WEST JAPAN RWY/S and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe WJRYY will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe WJRYY will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

3.3 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
WEST JAPAN RWY/S is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 1.04%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
WEST JAPAN RWY/S does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of WEST JAPAN RWY/S is 11.39 %. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, WEST JAPAN RWY/S will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.30 % next year. This indicates that WEST JAPAN RWY/S will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, WEST JAPAN RWY/S insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.24% of the stock of WEST JAPAN RWY/S is held by institutions.

1.3 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for WEST JAPAN RWY/S are expected to decrease by -64.42% in the coming year, from $5.20 to $1.85 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of WEST JAPAN RWY/S is 11.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 15.38.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of WEST JAPAN RWY/S is 11.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 14.45.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
WEST JAPAN RWY/S has a P/B Ratio of 1.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

1.38 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange OTCMKTS

Industry Freight transportation arrangement

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorTransportation

Current SymbolOTCMKTS:WJRYY

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.westjr.co.jp

Phone816-6375-8981

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.69

Current Ratio0.80

Quick Ratio0.53

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio11.29

Forward P/E Ratio12.71

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$13.85 billion

Price / Sales0.91

Cash Flow$13.65 per share

Price / Cash Flow4.84

Book Value$55.17 per share

Price / Book1.20

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.06

Net Income$924.75 million

Net Margins7.92%

Return on Equity10.89%

Return on Assets4.11%

Miscellaneous

Employees47,842

Outstanding Shares191,340,000

Market Cap$12.64 billion

Next Earnings Date5/29/2020 (Estimated)

OptionableNot Optionable

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WEST JAPAN RWY/S (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Frequently Asked Questions

How has WEST JAPAN RWY/S's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

WEST JAPAN RWY/S's stock was trading at $61.44 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WJRYY shares have increased by 7.5% and is now trading at $66.07. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of WEST JAPAN RWY/S?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WEST JAPAN RWY/S in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for WEST JAPAN RWY/S.

When is WEST JAPAN RWY/S's next earnings date?

WEST JAPAN RWY/S is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, May 29th 2020. View our earnings forecast for WEST JAPAN RWY/S.

Has WEST JAPAN RWY/S been receiving favorable news coverage?

Media stories about WJRYY stock have been trending positive recently, InfoTrie reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. WEST JAPAN RWY/S earned a news impact score of 2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the company a news buzz of 3.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future. View the latest news aboutWEST JAPAN RWY/S.

Who are some of WEST JAPAN RWY/S's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to WEST JAPAN RWY/S include Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD), C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), Brink's (BCO), Hub Group (HUBG), Forward Air (FWRD), CryoPort (CYRX), Echo Global Logistics (ECHO), Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS) and Sino-Global Shipping America (SINO). View all competitors.

Who are WEST JAPAN RWY/S's key executives?

WEST JAPAN RWY/S's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Tatsuo Kijima, Pres, Exec. Officer & Representative Director
Yutaka Nakanishi, Exec. Officer & GM of Fin. Department
Makoto Kitano, Exec. Officer & GM of Corp. Communications Department
Hiroshi Muro, Exec. Officer & Sr. GM of Marketing Dept. - Railway Operations Headquarters
Ushio Kurahara, Exec. Officer & GM of Personnel Department

What is WEST JAPAN RWY/S's stock symbol?

WEST JAPAN RWY/S trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "WJRYY."

How do I buy shares of WEST JAPAN RWY/S?

Shares of WJRYY can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is WEST JAPAN RWY/S's stock price today?

One share of WJRYY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $66.07.

How big of a company is WEST JAPAN RWY/S?

WEST JAPAN RWY/S has a market capitalization of $12.64 billion and generates $13.85 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $924.75 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.06 on an earnings per share basis. WEST JAPAN RWY/S employs 47,842 workers across the globe.

What is WEST JAPAN RWY/S's official website?

The official website for WEST JAPAN RWY/S is www.westjr.co.jp.

How can I contact WEST JAPAN RWY/S?

WEST JAPAN RWY/S's mailing address is 4-24 Shibata 2-chome Kita-ku, Osaka M0, 530-8341. The company can be reached via phone at 816-6375-8981 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 5/29/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff